Denver locals can expect a mix of cloudy skies and intermittent showers early this week, according to the National Weather Service Denver/Boulder, CO. As of the latest weather update, the city saw overcast conditions with a humidity reading of 86%, a barometer at 30.16 in (1018.8 mb). The wind was coming from the southeast at 6 mph, contributing to a wind-chill temperature equal to the actual one, a cool 38°F.
The forecast, as of October 6th, shows a 40 percent chance of rain, mainly after 4 pm, with a high near 55. This evening, the chance of showers drops to 40 percent before midnight, and conditions are expected to be mostly cloudy with lows hovering around 43. Tuesday will be mostly cloudy, then gradually becoming sunny, with a high near 63, the National Weather Service reports. Winds could gust as high as 16 mph during the afternoon, creating a slight bite in the air.
A Hazardous Weather Outlook has also been issued for northeast and north central Colorado, alerting to potential rain and mountain snow developing late this afternoon and evening. Most of the Front Range mountains above 9,000 feet will see 2 to 5 inches of snow, with local amounts of 8 inches or more in the Mummy Range northwest of Estes Park, according to the Outlook. Snow levels are predicted to drop to around 8,000 feet late tonight, affecting the region along and north of I-70.
Heading into midweek, Denver residents can expect the sun to return with temperatures climbing to highs near 78 on Wednesday, warming further to a high near 82 by Thursday. The NWS suggests that while it will still be cool on Tuesday, the area is set to see temperatures rise to above normal levels and remain above normal for the end of the week. The extended forecast indicates mostly clear nights with temperatures in the low to mid-50s, and a chance of showers and a few storms returning to the mountains by the weekend. Spotter activation will not be needed today or tonight, assures the NWS statement.
